"Malaga Cove School Palos Verdes Estates, California"

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CollectionPostcard and Ephemera CollectionDescriptionHand-colored postcard image shows elevated view looking north at Malaga Cove School, located at 385 Via Almar in Malaga Cove. In the background at far right is the Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. residence, located on Rosita Place. The coastline and cities of Torrance and Redondo Beach are visible in distance. The grammar school, built for a cost of $85,000, opened on April 5, 1926 and received an Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects for the most notable school architecture in Southern California for the years 1925-26. Reverse of split-back postcard printed on left edge with "PUBLISHED FOR PALOS VERDES DRUG STORE, PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA / Malaga Cove School Palos Verdes Estates, California" and "Post Cards of Quality.- The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y." at center. LanguageengPhoto Size3.5 x 5.5 inPhoto Format1 postcardHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code39350013261221Shelf LocationPC37aRestrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Center collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.

Topic

Geographic LocationPalos Verdes Estates (Calif.)SubjectMalaga Cove School (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)Schools--California--Palos Verdes EstatesBird's-eye viewsCoastlines--California (Southern)Olmsted residence

Personal Name

ArchitectAllison, David C.Allison, James E.BuilderJohnson, AntonDonorWilson, Beth

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